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Dudley Branch Springs Ahead

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The Dudley Branch has undergone several improvements recently, which include upgrades to the lighting for the interior and exterior, fresh paint in the lobby, security cameras, landscaping, and the addition of a welcoming marquee sign in the front of the building.

And inside the library’s walls, a new staff member dedicated to working with the City’s teen population has the library poised for growth alongside the Dudley Square community. Meet Veronica Koven-Matasy, Teen Librarian, Dudley Branch. Veronica is the newest staff member of the Dudley Branch. She grew up in Dorchester, attended Boston Latin School, and graduated with a degree in classics from Harvard University. After spending a year in England and receiving her degree in library sciences from the University of North Carolina, she returned to the Boston area in 2013 to pursue a career in her hometown. While Veronica initially thought about a career in higher education, she decided the library field was a better fit as times have changed. “The role of libraries has expanded greatly; they offer so many social services and programs other than, of course, books,” she said. As the new teen librarian, Veronica hopes to work closely with teens looking to improve their computer skills. One of her first teen programs coincided with the library’s celebration of Teen Tech Week in which she ran a “Code Your Own Adventure” program that uses the software Twine to design a game that is fun and builds career skills. “I’m excited to make book selections, grow our programs, and especially get to know our library users that are passionate about learning,” she said.